Adidas has recently released the Phantom/Warning/Silver Metallic color way in the adiPower Predator SL in the US. The SL which has caught many boot fans by surprise because it is a concept boot that is unlike any other boot on the market. The SL features a synthetic upper and a sprint frame outsole which includes the power Spine technology which helps increase the force of your strike. The paint job on the boot is unlike anything I have ever seen on the market. The boot design/color starts at the toe and as you make your way back to the heel of the boot it gradually fades into a blackout heel. During the first initial release of these boots many Predator fans were discouraged because they thought adidas had altered the Predator too much.
For example, in order to decrease the weight of the boot adidas did not include the power zone on the boot but sill kept the Predator name which many fans did not agree with because they believed it was a falsification of the Predator boot/silo. However, with this release adidas focused on the concept of speed and lightweight and in my opinion I do not think they were trying to fool any consumers. I believe they simply wanted to go outside the box and create a concept boot that resembled similarities of the Predator but also had the tools to make it a concept/elite speed boot on the market. Many consumers between the ages of 16-18 want boots that no one else has and view the SL/Elite boots that Nike and adidas produce as limited boots and when something is limited or elite consumers want the best.
In the end, if you are an attacking player that is always on the move and is in need of an elite boot the Predator SL might be the boot for you. Registering in at 6.8 oz the SL is truly a concept boot made for the modern day fast paced game. Price of the boot is $250.
Blogger Note: Have not had the opportunity to test these boots but with the help of adidas I am hoping to test these boots in the coming months.